
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rogue Trooper: Lone Trooper
- 1 player
- 1987

1987
Rules assistance for Rogue Trooper
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Rogue Trooper is a board game released in 1987 for 2–6 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Halliwell and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
You are the Rogue Trooper, a Genetic Infantryman - one of the last survivors of the infamous Quartz Zone Massacre. Now, you and your friends search the face of Nu-Earth, a battle ravaged Hell-World, for the Traitor who destroyed the GIs. Ahead of you are hostile Nort forces and many other dangers, but also companions, equipment and much-needed information on the identity and whereabouts of the Traitor. But hurry, as once he is unmasked, there will be a deadly chase through Nu-Earth and Milli-Com until he is killed.
Rogue Trooper supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Rogue Trooper is 120–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Rogue Trooper for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Rogue Trooper has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Rogue Trooper belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Rogue Trooper are: Richard Halliwell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Rogue Trooper as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.